Source: David Giles, Global News, My 11, 2018 Darian Durant is hanging up his cleats. The quarterback made the announcement in a post on his website as he thanked the CFL, teammates, players and fans. “So many life lessons have been learnt throughout this football journey,” Durant said. “With that being said, I have decided to… Continue reading Darian Durant announces retirement from football
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‘I just want to help’: Darian Durant embraces backup role with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Source: Elisha Dacey, CBC News, January 21, 2018 Darian Durant says he hopes his veteran experience will help Matt Nichols The Bombers’ new backup QB says Winnipeg was “the best spot” for him after being released from the Alouettes earlier this week. Darian Durant said Sunday he was approached by three teams this week and decided on… Continue reading ‘I just want to help’: Darian Durant embraces backup role with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Alouettes release veteran QB Darian Durant
Source: The Canadian Press, January 15, 2018 35-year-old was due to receive $150,000 bonus Tuesday The Montreal Alouettes released veteran quarterback Darian Durant on Monday, the day before he was scheduled to receive a significant bonus. Durant, 35, was due a $150,000 roster bonus on Tuesday. Read full article here…. Image Source: Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press
'Durant is a commodity': CFL player agent gives inside look at contract talks
By Peter Mills, November 9, 2016 Rich Gabruch is a Saskatoon-based lawyer who has represented CFL players Amidst conflicting comments from Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant and head coach and general manager Chris Jones over contract negotiations, one expert is able to shed a bit of light for stressed football fans. “First of all, I think we… Continue reading 'Durant is a commodity': CFL player agent gives inside look at contract talks
'Let's not make this a me versus Darian Durant thing': Chris Jones
By Glenn Reid, CBC News, November 7, 2016 Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach chats about status of contract negotiations with quarterback Twenty-four hours after Darian Durant said his contract talks are at a standstill, his boss hopes the water is still flowing freely. Since leading the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a Grey Cup championship in 2013, Durant… Continue reading 'Let's not make this a me versus Darian Durant thing': Chris Jones
Riders' QB Darian Durant says contract talks at a standstill
By CBC News, November 6, 2016 Roughriders ended the season with a 5-13 record Quarterback Darian Durant says contract negotiations with the Saskatchewan Roughriders are at a standstill. “We’ve presented an offer that we feel is more than reasonable,” Durant said. “It’s up to the team to accept it, pretty much.” Durant added the situation is… Continue reading Riders' QB Darian Durant says contract talks at a standstill
Darian Durant says a bittersweet goodbye to Mosaic Stadium
By Jill Morgan, CBC News, October 29, 2016 Saskatchewan Roughriders play final game on Taylor Field Saskatchewan Roughriders starting quarterback Darian Durant and his team will play their final game at the old Mosaic Stadium today. “It’s bittersweet. There have been so many good times in this place. Of course, the Grey Cup championships, hosting… Continue reading Darian Durant says a bittersweet goodbye to Mosaic Stadium